This team is getting on more hot streaks than cold streaks and that's a good sign. The perpetual whiners on here refuse to acknowledge this but this team finished last season on a decent run, followed by a smoking hot run to start this season, followed by that ugly losing streak after a massive amount of injuries and right back into a hot run after players returned. 3 hot runs vs 1 crap run in the last 4 months of hockey played. Canucks have beaten many of the best teams on this run.

Instead, some "gem" that fell out of a smugglers ass says it's ridiculous to give any credit to Benning and this team. I see the Canucks are trending in the right direction but it's simply a blind squirrel metaphor from him? The whiners feel threatened.. a lifetime of work on hockeybuzz starting to look like it's a hard sell to the patient people.

The whiners should stick that in their narrative and smoke it.
- boonerbuck

Hakstol officially fired

They have also called up Carter Hart

Hakstol officially fired
- VANTEL

I am shocked😀

Probably Quennville hey? Maybe AV

Probably Quennville hey? Maybe AV
- Jkuzzi

Scott Gordon named interim coach.

I can understand the dislike for Benning especially in his early years but you are probably fighting a losing battle. I see Aquilinis tweets and he loves this team . He gets so excited you wonder if he peed his pants. The general support on Twitter by the media and fans has really changed this year to a positive. No one is dumping on Sutter and Guddy except the diehards in here.

I think complaining about JB is a waste of time now.

Like I said the other day I am happy to see him draft day and that is all I need to see him.
- VANTEL

I’ve defended Guddy from the beginning. I actually quite like him and what he brings. Sutter not so much but I don’t have the level of dislike that Lefty has for him.

I’ve defended Guddy from the beginning. I actually quite like him and what he brings. Sutter not so much but I don’t have the level of dislike that Lefty has for him.
- thundachunk

I’m the opposite of you lol. I think Sutter is a fine checking line player, I think he would be an asset on a top team as well. Gudbranson to me is a 5/6/7 type dman on a team with legit cup aspirations.

All we can do is agree to disagree though.


It seems like after every winning streak the “its not so bad” narrative gets pushed hard and after a losing streak starts it’s back to “so who’s your fav prospects in the 4-7 range?”

I’ve defended Guddy from the beginning. I actually quite like him and what he brings. Sutter not so much but I don’t have the level of dislike that Lefty has for him.
- thundachunk

That hit that Guddy had last night had the fans buzzing at the arena.

That hit that Guddy had last night had the fans buzzing at the arena.
- VANTEL

We really don’t have anyone else that can provide that.

We really don’t have anyone else that can provide that.
- thundachunk

BS

How many 2 round picks have the Canucks had playing on their team in the last 10 years? You are speculating. Demko was drafted in 2014 and he is just beginning to be ready. That means at the most one or more two second round picks would have changed everything?
- VANTEL

It’s not BS. You just don’t know how to read. Codes suggested that the rebuild might have been “sped up” by a year or two had Benning not traded picks for players (who by the way did not help the team win). I said that the rebuild would be in the exact same place as it is now, except they would have 3 or 4 more prospects who would now be pushing for spots. There would be 3 or 4 more Demko’s, Lind’s, Woo’s playing in the AHL almost ready to make the jump. Maybe they bust, but you can’t tell me you wouldn’t rather have more prospects almost NHL ready than less.

I’m the opposite of you lol. I think Sutter is a fine checking line player, I think he would be an asset on a top team as well. Gudbranson to me is a 5/6/7 type dman on a team with legit cup aspirations.

All we can do is agree to disagree though.


It seems like after every winning streak the “its not so bad” narrative gets pushed hard and after a losing streak starts it’s back to “so who’s your fav prospects in the 4-7 range?”
- Nucker101

I see CA is looking for some writers, might be a good opportunity for you to get your feet wetter.

It’s not BS. You just don’t know how to read. Codes suggested that the rebuild might have been “sped up” by a year or two had Benning not traded picks for players (who by the way did not help the team win). I said that the rebuild would be in the exact same place as it is now, except they would have 3 or 4 more prospects who would now be pushing for spots. There would be 3 or 4 more Demko’s, Lind’s, Woo’s playing in the AHL almost ready to make the jump. Maybe they bust, but you can’t tell me you wouldn’t rather have more prospects almost NHL ready than less.
- 1970vintage

If the best argument against trading for more picks is that our scouts can’t ever find NHL talent in the 2nd and 3rd rounds then this team has bigger problems

I’m the opposite of you lol. I think Sutter is a fine checking line player, I think he would be an asset on a top team as well. Gudbranson to me is a 5/6/7 type dman on a team with legit cup aspirations.

All we can do is agree to disagree though.


It seems like after every winning streak the “its not so bad” narrative gets pushed hard and after a losing streak starts it’s back to “so who’s your fav prospects in the 4-7 range?”
- Nucker101

They crazy thing is we’re still a playoff bubble team. We have two factions in here. Tankers and pom poms. I understand that we need to lose for Hughes but we really are not bad enough. We are also not good enough for a playoff run. Which puts us in a bad spot picking. I just want to see my team win and I think they can keep doing it. I still hope we are sellers at the deadline.

I see CA is looking for some writers, might be a good opportunity for you to get your feet wetter.
- Reubenkincade

Nah lol

If the best argument against trading for more picks is that our scouts can’t ever find NHL talent in the 2nd and 3rd rounds then this team has bigger problems
- Nucker101

Are you suggesting the team is in trouble?

I see CA is looking for some writers, might be a good opportunity for you to get your feet wetter.
- Reubenkincade

not meaning to pick on you here Reuby, but this response sucks. Personal opinions shouldn't be reflective of a specific group, but rather the individual of who is writing that said post. I dont know what disliking Gudbranson and liking Sutter has to do with Canucks Army (I don't read their stuff), but could it just be that Nucker has a personal opinion of them rather than his opinion being someone elses? I like Sutter, indifferent of Gudbranson, like Leivo/Gaudette/Sutter, who's writing does that align with?

They crazy thing is we’re still a playoff bubble team. We have two factions in here. Tankers and pom poms. I understand that we need to lose for Hughes but we really are not bad enough. We are also not good enough for a playoff run. Which puts us in a bad spot picking. I just want to see my team win and I think they can keep doing it. I still hope we are sellers at the deadline.
- thundachunk

In general, I agree with This, although I believe there is another group that isn't in the pom-pom or tanker group, just that they want to see the team play well, win or lose and if a top pick is the result so be it. This group has no playoff expectations, but do want too see some cleansing of the roster.

In general, I agree with This, although I believe there is another group that isn't in the pom-pom or tanker group, just that they want to see the team play well, win or lose and if a top pick is the result so be it. This group has no playoff expectations, but do want too see some cleansing of the roster.
- Reubenkincade

I think I fit the later group.

not meaning to pick on you here Reuby, but this response sucks. Personal opinions shouldn't be reflective of a specific group, but rather the individual of who is writing that said post. I dont know what disliking Gudbranson and liking Sutter has to do with Canucks Army (I don't read their stuff), but could it just be that Nucker has a personal opinion of them rather than his opinion being someone elses? I like Sutter, indifferent of Gudbranson, like Leivo/Gaudette/Sutter, who's writing does that align with?
- Codes1087

My comment to Nucker wasn't meant to be offensive in any way, as I have stated fairly recently, that he would be a good blogger for the Seattle team.
I respect Nuckers opinions, whether I agree with them or not.
Pretty sure Nucker new what I was refering to.
Thanks for your concern though.

They crazy thing is we’re still a playoff bubble team. We have two factions in here. Tankers and pom poms. I understand that we need to lose for Hughes but we really are not bad enough. We are also not good enough for a playoff run. Which puts us in a bad spot picking. I just want to see my team win and I think they can keep doing it. I still hope we are sellers at the deadline.
- thundachunk

To me it’s never been about bottoming out in the standings. They’ve already done that a few times lol. It’s always been about the (lack of) long term direction. The fact that they’ve accidentally tanked multiple times is not impressive. I don’t buy the stealth tank nonsense. It’s up there with #FlatEarth #HollowMoon


Then there’s the smaller things. Our CHL scouting, our management/pro scouting’s lack of ability to find good dmen(insert Gudbranson argument here). Overpaying players and spending close to the cap when that cap space could’ve been used to take on a bad shorter term contract.

On the bright side, this is the year I’ve been least frustrated. Let’s be honest, it’s mainly due to how great and fun to watch EP is. And Benning deserves credit for drafting him for sure. If Hughes turns out to be a top pairing dman then it starts to get easier to look over mistakes in the past. But eventually they’ll need to make a move to bring in a GM who can help this team take the next step imo.


I know this post is going to annoy some people, and that’s fine. I’ll just end the discussion here from my side and let you guys continue if you wish to.


TLDR: Still don’t like Benning as GM, but if his first round picks pan out then he’s done enough good here to give the next GM a chance to build a good team which means he did OK. Scouting staff needs change, specifically in the CHL and pro level.

My comment to Nucker wasn't meant to be offensive in any way, as I have stated fairly recently, that he would be a good blogger for the Seattle team.
I respect Nuckers opinions, whether I agree with them or not.
Pretty sure Nucker new what I was refering to.
Thanks for your concern though.
- Reubenkincade

I know you weren't being personal.

truth be told, i wouldn't mind if we abolish all of these stupid group names to begin with. Pom Poms / Whiners / Tankers. Its all so stupid.

I know you weren't being personal.

truth be told, i wouldn't mind if we abolish all of these stupid group names to begin with. Pom Poms / Whiners / Tankers. Its all so stupid.
- Codes1087

There is only one group......bi-polars.....

There is only one group......bi-polars.....
- chompsey

you're a good poster Chompsey

There is only one group......bi-polars.....
- chompsey

There’s another one you like to say but you’ll get a slap on the wrist if you type it out